Astra (CUBE Expansion) is a preset expansion pack for CUBE by Lunacy. It adds 50 presets and 25 sampled sound sources, including ethereal vocals, solo strings, analog synths and textures.
Astra is built for producers who want cinematic, otherworldly sounds inside CUBE. Lunacy developed the expansion in collaboration with sound designers K/V, and it blends sampled acoustic and electronic instruments with analog and granular processing. The result is a palette that moves between airy, shimmering material and darker, unsettling textures. Because the library centers on solo performances and experimental sound design, it suits ambient, atmospheric and sound design work as much as traditional arrangement.
Astra's 25 sound sources cover a broad range of origins. Solo strings and ethereal female vocals sit alongside analog synths, so you can move between organic and synthetic colors within one project.
The developer describes the collection as blending interstellar beauty with an unsettling darkness. In practice, that means bright, floating pads and plucks can be paired with dark sound-designed one shots and textures for tension and contrast.
The expansion includes 50 presets organized around mixed textures, ethereal sequences, shimmering pads and unique plucks. Each preset gives you a starting point that you can reshape with CUBE's own tools.
Because the presets are grouped by sound type, they work well for building layers. Load a shimmering pad, add a plucked sequence and a textural one shot to create a full, evolving arrangement.
Astra suits film and game composers looking for eerie or celestial textures, electronic producers who want cinematic atmospheres, and sound designers who need unusual one shots and vocal colors. Its focus on solo performances also makes it useful for sparse, emotive arrangements where a single sound needs to carry the track.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Lunacy |
|---|---|
| Type | Preset pack / expansion |
| Category | Expansion Packs |
| Requires | CUBE |
Astra requires CUBE or CUBE Mini, version 1.2.5 or higher, to run this expansion.
Astra is available for macOS 10.15 and higher and Windows 7 and higher.
Astra includes 25 sound sources and 50 presets. The sources feature solo strings, analog synths, ethereal female vocals and dark sound-designed one shots, textures and pads.
Astra focuses on ethereal and dark sounds, including shimmering pads, unique plucks, mixed textures and experimental one shots.
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